Fishing for fun

Wednesday

Jun 25, 2014 at 9:40 AM

Topsail Island's piers offer a chance to hook a big one

Grab some poles, a cooler and don't forget the bait and drop a line from any of the three wooden piers that stretch from Topsail Island's shore into the Atlantic Ocean. Saltwater fish including drum, flounder, pinfish and sea mullet are among the variety of species caught off the island's shores.Bring your own gear from home or check out fishing equipment rentals from East Coast Sports in Surf City at www.eastcoastsports.com. Topsail Island is home to the Jolly Roger Pier, www.thejollyroger.com, in Topsail Beach; Surf City Ocean Pier, www.surfcityoceanpier.com; and SeaView Fishing Pier, www.seaviewfishingpier.com, in North Topsail Beach. Check each pier's website for costs, hours and up-to-date information on what's biting.